"Walking through the double doors of the restaurant feels like slipping through a wormhole to Paris : From the warm lighting and the tiled floor, to the scent of butter and omnipresence of bistro-style chairs, dining at one of Philadelphia’s most popular restaurants is a transportive experience. As in Paris, outdoor seating, as well as a long, windowed wall that opens up to posh Rittenhouse Square , makes Parc an unparalleled spot for people watching at any hour. The food, too, faithfully imitates its French forebears. There's onion soup capped with bubbly, melted cheese; escargot; trout almondine with haricot verts and lemon brown butter; and a different special offered everyday of the week. (Think bouillabaisse on Fridays and dorade royale en papillote , or sea bream baked in a paper envelope, on Mondays.) But best of all, the staff here—as in Paris—is happy to let you linger." - Devra Ferst
